Pascagoula Abduction

The Pascagoula Abduction is one of the most compelling alien encounter cases, notable for the witnesses’ genuine terror captured on secret police recordings.

The Encounter

According to documented accounts:

On October 11, 1973, Charles Hickson (42) and Calvin Parker (19) were fishing:

• A blue light appeared over the Pascagoula River
• An oval craft descended
• A door opened and three beings emerged
• The men were paralyzed
• They floated into the craft

The Beings

The creatures were unusual even for alien reports:

• About 5 feet tall
• Grey, wrinkled skin like an elephant
• No visible eyes
• Pointed ears
• Claw-like appendages instead of hands
• Legs appeared fused together
• They floated rather than walked

The Examination

Inside the craft:

• Hickson was examined by a football-shaped object
• It moved over his body
• Parker reportedly passed out from terror
• The examination lasted about 20 minutes
• They were then floated back outside

The Secret Recording

After reporting to police:

• Authorities were skeptical
• They left the men alone in a room
• A hidden recorder captured their conversation
• The men continued discussing the event in private
• Their terror appeared genuine
• They weren’t coordinating a hoax

The Recording Excerpt

Hickson: “I’ve never seen nothin’ like that before in my life…” Parker: “I passed out. I was so scared I couldn’t move.”

This private conversation convinced many investigators.

Polygraph Tests

Both men:

• Passed lie detector tests
• Were examined by multiple polygraph operators
• Showed no signs of deception
• Maintained their accounts throughout their lives

Investigation

The case was investigated by:

• Dr. J. Allen Hynek
• Multiple UFO research organizations
• The U.S. Air Force
• Media outlets worldwide

Calvin Parker’s Later Account

In 2018, Parker published his book “Pascagoula: The Closest Encounter”:

• He provided additional details
• He claimed additional encounters
• He said the beings communicated telepathically
• He described a female being who conveyed peace

Skeptical Views

Critics suggest:

• Possible hallucination
• Parker may have influenced Hickson’s account
• The beings’ description is unique (suggesting fabrication)
• However, the secret recording is difficult to explain away

Legacy

The Pascagoula case is significant because:

• The secret recording captured genuine emotion
• Both witnesses passed polygraphs
• They maintained consistent accounts for decades
• The case is one of the most investigated

Sources

• Pascagoula Abduction - Wikipedia